M4.60 Earthquake – 96 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea

6 November 2026, 00:02 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.60 earthquake struck 96 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea on 6 November 2026, 00:02 UTC, at a depth of 97.8 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.60 (mb)
Location
96 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
6 November 2026, 00:02 UTC
Coordinates
-5.9168, 146.6624
Depth
97.80 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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